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Wales has a total area of 20,779 sq km while Russia’s land mass is 17,075,400 sq km – 821 times bigger.

The size difference was not lost on Russian fans who were shell-shocked to see the minnows triumph.

Neil Taylor holds his children as he celebrates Wales’ 3-0 win against Russia

One fan tweeted: ''There are 3.5M people living in Wales. In Saint Petersburg we have 4.5M people. Where does Wales even find their football players?’’

Another messaged: ''We just lost to a country size of a shopping mall.’’

VICTORY: Wales fans celebrate their team’s win against Russia

A third wrote: ''Welsh play well. Play for their country. Proudly, aggressively, effectively. Who these guys in white t-shirts are playing for I have no idea.’’

Another tweeted: ''Commentator is screaming whenever we get to the opponent’s half of the field. Because yes, this is the real achievement here.’’